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Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness is on the rise all around the UK. These are the rough sleeping figures and homelessness facts you need to know
Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
With record rent rises becoming the norm, The Big Issue looks at whether renters face more surges or if the tide is starting to turn in the favour of tenants
New Buy Now, Pay Later rules are here. What do the changes mean for you?
New Buy Now, Pay Later rules are here. What do the changes mean for you?
Using firms like Klarna and ClearPay is much safer now, but there are still risks
Energy bills are rising. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Energy bills are rising. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
What’s going on with the Timms Review of PIP? Here’s how to have your say
What’s going on with the Timms Review of PIP? Here’s how to have your say
Making gig work pay: How to manage your money with an irregular income
Making gig work pay: How to manage your money with an irregular income
How to take a quick look at your financial health in five minutes – and what to do next
How to take a quick look at your financial health in five minutes – and what to do next
‘My landlord doubled my rent after watching TikTok’: How to challenge unfair rent increases
‘My landlord doubled my rent after watching TikTok’: How to challenge unfair rent increases
The Renters’ Rights Act is finally here. Here’s what is changing for tenants and landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act is finally here. Here’s what is changing for tenants and landlords
Zack Polanski wants to use wellbeing targets instead of GDP to measure growth. Is he right?
Zack Polanski wants to use wellbeing targets instead of GDP to measure growth. Is he right?
How to sort out your finances when your relationship breaks down
How to sort out your finances when your relationship breaks down
Why are homes left empty in the UK and how can we fill them up?
Why are homes left empty in the UK and how can we fill them up?
What does the end to the two-child limit on benefits mean for you?
What does the end to the two-child limit on benefits mean for you?
What happens if you ignore your bills or can’t afford to pay? Here’s how to get help
What happens if you ignore your bills or can’t afford to pay? Here’s how to get help
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
Everything you need to know about Labour’s homelessness strategy
Everything you need to know about Labour’s homelessness strategy
How trust could transform Britain’s broken benefits system
How trust could transform Britain’s broken benefits system
DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
What are the eight Marmot Principles and how could they transform the health of a local area?
What are the eight Marmot Principles and how could they transform the health of a local area?
Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over Christmas in 2025
Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over Christmas in 2025
DWP payment dates in October 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
DWP payment dates in October 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
What is a PIP back payment and how do I know if I’m eligible?
